$ 525-525 per hour
Trusts & Estates attorney and litigator; licensed in NY, NJ, and FL.
Areas of practice:
Wills & Trusts
Estate planning
Estate tax planning
Business succession planning
Surrogate's Court (Estate) proceedings
Surrogate's Court (Estate) litigation
Guardianship proceedings
Guardianship litigation
Frequent speaker on topics including estate planning, estate planning for the LGBT community, probate, and Surrogate's Court matters. I am available to speak to your community group or organization.
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24 years | 1,000 cases
24 years | 625 cases
24 years | 1,000 cases
24 years | 325 cases
$ 525-525 per hour
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Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
One Liberty Plaza - Suite 2300, New York, NY, 10006-1432
64 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Stephen | July 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Knowledgeable, Integrity, Professionalism
Recommended to me by my cousin, an attorney who was impressed by Tom from a previous Zoom call, I hired Tom to create my estate planning documents. I am glad that I did. Tom is very knowledgable and professional and has created an office team that is equally professional and pleasant to work with. As...
Stephen, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review - I am most grateful. We also enjoyed working with you immensely. Best wishes. Tom Sciacca
Posted by Michael | June 05, 2020 | Guardianship
Great Attorney. Glad to have found him.
Thomas Sciacca could not have been more professional and understanding. Guardianship for a family member can be overwhelming, but he was able to provide so much helpful information to us in our consultation. I will be using his services to help ensure the best care for my family.
Posted by David | May 13, 2020 | Probate
The Best
I had a paid phone consultation with Mr. Sciacca concerning a very difficult and unusual probate case. He was informative, knowledgeable, and professional. I received much more than the cost of the consultation. Unfortunately, he recommended that I use attorney with closer proximity to the probate c...
Posted by Lothar, Werner and Bernd | August 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Settlement in a inheritance case
To Tom Sciacca and team a very big thank you for the way you handled the case in the death of our late cousin and securing a settlement. As our family resides in Europe and other parts of the world we had to be totally guided by you in this matter. Your inside knowledge to guide us along and eventual...
Posted by carol | July 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Ms
Thomas Sciacca is an extremely knowledgeable attorney. But beyond his legal expertise, he is a kind, caring, and intuitive professional -- easy to talk with about difficult and sensitive issues and forthcoming with superb advice. His office is run so seamlessly by Norman Piasecki, always accommodatin...
"Tom is the first person I think of when asked for referrals for wills, trusts and estates - he is a wealth of information with an exceptional expertise. He readily and thoroughly helps other attorneys who are grappling with these complex matters - on an individual basis and as a trainer. Tom graciously volunteered his time to participate in a training for attorneys at Legal Services NYC; he helped shape the program, edited our template wills, added valuable content to the training materials, and provided clear and thoughtful guidance as a trainer. Tom is thorough, patient, kind, and driven to deliver first-class services and work product. I consider myself incredibly lucky to have Tom as a mentor and friend."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is very a knowledgeable and competent attorney. I am very impressed with Tom and would highly recommend him to my clients."
"First an foremost, let me say that Thomas is a "people person," which is what ultimately makes him an excellent litigator. He brings the perfect combination of substantive know-how on the law with the actual ability to try a case. That's rare among trusts and estates lawyers and it's what distinguishes him from the bunch. I wholeheartedly trust and endorse Thomas and will always send any client or friend in need of his expertise his way."
"Tom is a treasure trove of knowledge about estate planning and administration. On top of this, he is an exceedingly generous colleague when it comes to sharing his knowledge with his fellow attorneys. I feel grateful to know Tom, and to consider him a colleague."
"Tom has a wealth of knowledge in trusts and estates. He is also approachable, reliable, kind and caring."
"This is a letter of recommendation for Thomas Sciacca. I first spoke with Mr. Sciacca on a Surrogate's Court matter we were both working. He always acted professionally, courteously, and intelligently. His written arguments were wise, concise, and useful. An attorney can quickly discern brilliance by reading what he/she has written, and I could opine, without a doubt, that Mr. Sciacca's abilities far exceed that of most. His knowledge puts him in the top echelon of attorneys. Whenever I speak with Mr. Sciacca, I always gain just a little more respect for him. I highly recommend Thomas Sciacca as a lawyer, person, and professional. Please feel free to call my office should you require any further information."
"Tom is a former colleague with a quick mind. I endorse him for estate planning and probate. He also signs."
"I have known Mr. Sciacca for over a decade. His knowledge and expertise in his field are unparalleled. Whether it be a simple estate matter, planning for current and/or future needs of loved ones, or the litigation of estate issues, I never hesitate to recommend Mr. Sciacca to my clients. Mr. Sciacca and his office will handle you matter in a professional manner, ensuring that your particular needs and requirements are met."
"I attended Pace Law with Tommy, and I have been, and still am, consistently impressed with both his legal acumen and character!"
"It's a genuine pleasure to recommend Thomas Sciacca for all of your trust and estates needs. He's well-versed and remains current in the law. Please consider Thomas when you need legal assistance."
"I recommend Attorney Sciacca without reservation. I find him to be well versed in his field. Thomas has a reputation of being detail oriented and committed to his clients."
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Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association
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Hyman Award for Excellence in Trusts & Estates, Westchester Community Foundation
2007 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Thomas Sciacca, PLLC
2006 - Present
Adjunct Professor, New York University
2003 - 2007
Associate, Freedman Fish & Grimaldi, LLP
2020 - Present
Brooklyn Bar Association
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American Society of Legal Advocates
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American Bar Association
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Lesbian and Gay Law Association of Greater New York
2003 - Present
New York State Bar Association
2003 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law SectionMember
2003 - 2014
New York County Lawyers' Association
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Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples: LGBT & Others
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Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples: LGBT & Others
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Practice in the Surrogate's Court: Advice and War Stories from Court Attorney-Referees: A CLE by SAGE
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Section 3 DOMA Repeal & Effect on LGBT Community
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Legal Answers
My mom suddenly cut all communication between my child & I my kid sneaks calls crying if caught she gets severely punished.?
10 Feb 2021
What action should I take if my brother ignores an Order from Surrogate's Court to return estate property to me?
21 May 2018
If I died, and came back to life, can I collect life insurance?
15 Jun 2013